Childminder EY478974

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 March 2016 Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of teaching is outstanding. The childminder is innovative in her approach, providing rich learning experiences. She plans exciting and highly stimulating activities based on the current interests of the children in her care. These activities are precisely targeted to offer an excellent level of challenge and to extend children's learning even further.  The childminder is extremely ambitious. She has extensive self-evaluation procedures in place and consistently reviews the quality of her provision. The childminder has highly successful strategies in place to continuously gather information from parents and children. This helps to maintain a high-quality service and identify any areas for development.  The childminder places a high emphasis on developing children's communication and language skills. She provides deep and imaginative experiences during story time. Children fully delve into the imaginary worlds of the characters. They dress up and act

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This provision is outstanding

out the adventures. This helps to support children's imaginative skills and creativity superbly.  The childminder provides a remarkably stimulating and vibrant environment for children to grow and learn in. Children have an outstanding choice of materials and resources to use to extend their play. They talk enthusiastically about their work, which is displayed in the playroom. This helps to support children's excellent emotional well-being.  Children make rapid progress from their starting points. They are very confident learners and they are eager to try things out for themselves. They are exceptionally well supported to acquire key skills to support their next stage in learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 continue to enhance the already excellent outdoor play area to support children who prefer to learn outdoors and evaluate the impact on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults in the household.  The inspector took into account the views of children and parents during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is highly trained in identifying child protection concerns. The policies and procedures for keeping children safe are skilfully woven into all aspects of the childminder's work. The well-being of every child is of paramount importance to her and she is exceptionally vigilant in her approach to children's welfare. Policies and procedures are very well maintained, reviewed regularly and implemented to a high standard. This ensures children are extremely well cared for and kept safe from harm. The childminder is proactive in keeping up to date with changes in legislation and practice. She is highly qualified and attends regular professional development opportunities which she uses to extend her already outstanding knowledge. The childminder has rigorous procedures in place to monitor the progress children make. She is exceptionally vigilant in identifying any gaps in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Partnerships with parents are outstanding. There are highly successful strategies in place to involve all parents in their children's learning. The childminder gathers regular information from parents and uses this information to form precise assessments. Children's mathematical understanding is remarkably supported. This is threaded throughout all activities and daily routines. Displayed numerals are used in purposeful contexts. The childminder encourages children to make estimates during activities and encourages them to match numbers in their play. Interactions with the children are outstanding. The childminder extends children's learning exceptionally well. She spontaneously builds upon discussions and their chosen play. The childminder encourages children to think critically and solve problems they encounter as they learn.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder places a high priority on promoting children's personal, social and emotional development. Children play harmoniously with each other. Friendships flourish as children learn to negotiate and cooperate with each other. They seek each other out to share their experiences. The childminder supports children very well to develop an understanding of healthy lifestyles. Children are provided with healthy choices. To develop children's understanding further, the childminder has highlighted opportunities to use the excellent outside area even more effectively. Children's physical skills are remarkably well met. The childminder shows children how to collaborate during throwing-and-receiving games. This helps children's social skills. The childminder is an excellent role model for children. She is enthusiastic and intuitively understands their needs and feelings. Children are exceptionally well behaved. They show high levels of self-control and respect for one

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

another. The childminder provides children with a very wide range of opportunities to learn about the similarities and differences of others.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are highly independent, enthusiastic and motivated to learn. Excellent partnerships are in place with other early years practitioners. This facilitates the sharing of information as children prepare to move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478974 Local authority Redcar & Cleveland Inspection number 978694 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Saltburn By The Sea. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 6.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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